One Exhibit. Endless Adventures.
Adventure has a new home in the African Rift Valley. Here you'll see giraffes loping through a wide open savannah, a mob of meerkats lounging in the sun, colobus monkeys swinging in the trees—and even a talking baobab tree.
Immerse yourself in up-close animal encounters and interactive learning experiences in this $11 million, award-winning exhibit. It spotlights Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's renowned giraffe herd—the largest at any zoo—in an open space similar to the African thorn savannah. You'll also see zebra, griffin vultures, kori bustards, red river hogs and lesser kudu antelope.
African Rift Valley memory makers:
- Feeding crackers to the giraffes. Get eye-to-eye with these gentle giants and discover the thrill of having a long tongue take a cracker gracefully from your hand!
- Being captivated by a talking 900-year-old baobab tree replica.
- Watching morning and evening giraffe "stampedes".
- Visiting the research outpost.
- Relaxing at the children's play village.
- Seeing the incredible vistas from the view tower.
Find out when African Rift Valley animal shows and talks happen!
Take a sneak-peak at the giraffes and meerkats on the Animal Cams in the African Rift Valley!
Safari Trail Tours
Take a guided Safari Trail Tour to venture inside the African Rift Valley. You never know what unexpected encounters you might have on the trail! Learn More
